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- Page 1 Setting up your Gateway Media Center...
- Page 2 © 2002 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Planning your Media Center set up Getting ready to set up Media Center Setting up Media Center hardware Turning on and setting up software Learning about the remote Getting more information... -
Page 4: Planning Your Media Center Setup
You’ve probably already decided where you want to set Video signal source — Your computer uses a up and use your Media Center computer, but before you coaxial video signal from an antenna, a direct cable start connecting Media Center components, take a few TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. - Page 5 Receives and sends signals from the remote to setup process. control the Media Center and set-top boxes. Remote — Controls the Windows XP Media Center. Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV, volume levels, and more.
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Page 6: Getting Ready To Set Up Media Center
Media Center. Also, use the other documents and information resources included with your Gateway Media Center computer to help you set up and use the Media Center. - Page 7 You can get the latest information and tips and tricks Your Gateway Computer about making the most of Media Center on the guide provides information Microsoft Media Center Web site. To learn more, go to and tips about common www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ things you can do with your computer.
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Page 8: Setting Up Media Center Hardware
Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you’re familiar with the Media Center Connect the remote sensor to a USB port on components, connect them to your Media Center your computer. Then position the sensor so there computer. is a direct, unobstructed line-of-sight between the remote and the remote sensor. - Page 9 For coax-out port to the coax-in port on the back more information about correct grounding, see your Gateway computer user’s guide. of your computer.
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Page 10: Turning On And Setting Up Software
Turning on and setting up software After the Media Center components are connected to your computer, you’re ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. Press the power button on the front of the monitor, Follow the Windows setup screens. - Page 11 After the initial Windows setup is complete, press the Media Center button on the remote to start the Media Center setup. The Media Center setup wizard opens. Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center for your specific requirements.
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Page 12: Learning About The Remote
Learning about the remote The Media Center remote lets you take full control of your Media Center experience. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Media Center button. Power control Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). - Page 13 Using the Media Center The Media Center lets you use the remote to access Use the remote navigation buttons to select a many types of media. Use the remote to watch TV, Media Center menu option, then press OK. videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view - OR - pictures.
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Page 14: Getting More Information
Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use. However, if you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at your fingertips. In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. - Page 15 Gateway Media Center computer. HelpSpot also has an area called Contact Gateway that helps you find the right resource at Gateway to answer your questions or help solve your problems.
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